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DNA analysis of Pompeii victims rewrites the history of the 2,000-year-old tragic volcanic eruption
New DNA analysis of Pompeii victims reveals that many assumed family relationships based on proximi…
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11 of the most baffling archaeological finds of all time
Archeologists use all sorts of objects to learn about humans of the past. Methods like blood residu…
Jenny McGrath
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Nearly 60 properties from India on Tentative List for inclusion on World Heritage List, says govt
The mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty in Assam -- 'Moidams' -- was, on July 26, inscribed on …
PTI
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From the sands of time: 4,000-year-old skulls reveal how ancient Egyptians tried to treat cancer!
Ancient Egyptian medical practices were incredibly advanced for their time. These early medical pra…
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Napoleon stranded a bunch of scientists in Egypt and now we have modern archaeology
Napoleon Bonaparte wanted to use Egypt's history for France's benefit. He sent savants to record it…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen,Jenny M…
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Strengthening monsoons might have enticed early humans to migrate from Africa to East Asia: study
Back in Southeast Africa, where our ancestors initially called home, things were getting rough. Dry…
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Shells from Gujarat suggest that India’s lush monsoons might've helped attract several invaders in the past!
Periods of robust monsoons, translating to bountiful harvests, coincided with an upsurge in cultura…
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Neanderthals built their own fireplaces where they used to cook food on a regular basis, similar to modern humans: study
Archaeologists have long been aware of the Neanderthals' use of fire. However, the crux of the matt…
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Rate of violence began to skyrocket as early humans moved into cities, fractured skull remains reveal
While one might assume that the organisation into cities could have curbed violence among "civilise…
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Discovery of 23,000-year-old footprint fossils reshape the history of early human migration into North America
Until recently, experts believed that early humans arrived in North America around 13,500 to 16,000…
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The 12 creepiest archaeological discoveries this year, from a portal to the underworld to a 17th-century 'vampire child'
From a suspected necromancer's portal to the underworld, complete with human skulls arranged in pat…
Katherine Tangalakis Lippert
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Pride of India: Statistician CR Rao’s influence is widespread – The Higgs Boson, shape of the heart, archaeological digs & more
Indian-American scientist Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao's work in statistics has propelled the field …
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2,000 years before 'manscaping' and smooth armpits, the Romans were seriously into hair removal, archaeological findings show
An English Heritage site found over 50 tweezers during a dig in Wroxeter, England, highlighting the…
Bethany Dawson
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Melting ice in Norway revealed a 4,000-year-old arrow that was likely lost while ancient hunters targeted reindeer — but is now a 'bull's eye for archaeology'
In recent years, the ice around the mountain in Norway has melted, exposing more ground to research…
Sebastian Cahill
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Amateur archaeology sleuth deciphers messages hidden in Stone Age cave art for 25,000 years
Ben Bacon, a furniture restorer by day, spent his nights decoding the writing that has baffled scie…
Bethany Dawson
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12 amazing archaeological discoveries of 2022: From the world's oldest limb amputation to the fighting sausage dogs of the Roman Colosseum
Insider's coverage of the fascinating glimpses into humanity's past included an engraving on an anc…